VIDEO: Moments that Matter – How Can I Persevere When Life Gets Tough? (Part I)
Depending on our challenges, perseverance can look very different. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Depending on our challenges, perseverance can look very different. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Christian faithfulness is squarely built upon persevering. To walk in Jesus' footsteps is by definition perseverance. Join us for Part I of this 2-part series as we uncover the many aspects of what a persevering life looks like.
What is the difference between worship and praise? Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
How do I know if I am paying enough attention to praising God? Am I living a life that expresses an attitude of worship?
Finding motivation for faith does not have to be a difficult task, because the Old Testament is full of individuals whose faith and actions were God-honoring and incredibly heroic. If we observe and study their lives we will find a treasure trove of faith strengthening tools and examples for our practical everyday use.
The Bible clearly teaches us what spiritual leadership is supposed to look like – and what is teaches may be shocking to most of us!
Lots and lots of people pray, and we pray for all kinds of things from wanting more material things in our lives to wanting to be healed from disease or injury, to wanting bad experiences to end. While we also pray for God’s will to be done, it seems as though the focus of most of our prayers is about – well, it is all about "me" – what I feel, what I want and what I prefer. Think about it...praying is supposed to be spiritual access to the God of all things and in that access all we can focus on is...me!? So, how is prayer supposed to work? Are there guidelines or rules for HOW we should pray? Are there dos and don’ts for WHAT we should be praying for? Is prayer an open and easily accessible tool for anyone who wants to talk to God or is it more of a privilege for those who are seeking God’s will?
We all love to be inspired and to inspire others. Jesus was obviously a special man who was able to start a revolutionary movement based on peace and love. What did he do to motivate others and can we follow his example? This podcast offers seven specific keys to inspire others.
If everyone is resurrected in the kingdom, then what’s my motivation for doing good in this lifetime? Find out what our highest motivation can and should be as followers of Jesus.
Prayer is an almost universal phenomenon. People pray to all kinds of “gods” and we pray about all kinds of things. We use all kinds of tools to help us pray – prayer shawls, wheels, rugs, books and beads, to name a few. People pray to worship, to ask for help, guidance, peace, patience, strength, courage, and tolerance. People pray to complain and vent. People pray to seek revenge, judgment, and self worth. People pray to dictate, command and get rich. People pray for whatever people want, see, like or wish. People pray – does it do any good?